When Your AirTag Battery is About to Give Out
Your trusty AirTag has been faithfully tracking down your keys, bag, or luggage for months now. But like all things that run on batteries, it's only a matter of time before the power starts to dwindle. According to Apple, an AirTag battery typically lasts around a year, depending on how often you use it.
The good news is that replacing a dead AirTag battery is ridiculously easy and doesn't require any special tools or expertise. And when the battery runs low, your iPhone will alert you with a notification, giving you just enough time to swap out the old one for a fresh new one.
How to Replace Your AirTag Battery
Here's what you need to do: first, hold your AirTag by the polished stainless steel side facing up. Next, press down firmly on the metal battery cover and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops moving. Then, lift off the cover and remove the old battery. Insert a new CR2032 battery with the positive (+) side facing up, making sure it's seated correctly. Once you've done that, place the battery cover back onto your AirTag and press down gently while rotating it clockwise until it clicks into place.
As long as you follow these simple steps, there are no pairing or setup requirements necessary – your AirTag will automatically reconnect to your Apple ID once the new battery is installed.
When Do You Need to Replace Your AirTag Battery?
The answer is: when your iPhone tells you that it's running low. But don't wait too long! If you're unsure whether your AirTag battery needs replacing, just open up the Find My app and check on its status. Tap "Items" and select your AirTag – if a message appears saying "Low Battery," it's time to swap out that old cell.
It's worth noting that AirTags don't have any built-in screen or battery indicator, so Apple relies on notifications from your iPhone (or the Find My app) to let you know when something needs attention. The only signal they provide before a replacement becomes necessary is a low-battery warning – nothing more.
What If Your AirTag Doesn't Make a Sound?
Don't panic! If you insert a new battery and still don't hear that familiar chime, it's probably just because the old battery was misaligned or there's something wrong with the new one. Try securing the back cover onto your AirTag properly to see if the sound returns.
How Often Should You Replace Your AirTag Battery?
According to Apple, most AirTag batteries last a full year under normal use conditions – but that can vary depending on how often you're using its Precision Finding feature or listening to music through it. The good news is that your iPhone will notify you before the battery runs out completely, so there's no need to worry about running out of juice in a hurry.
One final note: when it comes to used coin batteries, don't throw them away in household trash – they can pose an environmental hazard if not disposed of properly. Instead, check with local recycling centers or retailers to see where you can drop off your old AirTag battery for proper disposal.
Your trusty AirTag has been faithfully tracking down your keys, bag, or luggage for months now. But like all things that run on batteries, it's only a matter of time before the power starts to dwindle. According to Apple, an AirTag battery typically lasts around a year, depending on how often you use it.
The good news is that replacing a dead AirTag battery is ridiculously easy and doesn't require any special tools or expertise. And when the battery runs low, your iPhone will alert you with a notification, giving you just enough time to swap out the old one for a fresh new one.
How to Replace Your AirTag Battery
Here's what you need to do: first, hold your AirTag by the polished stainless steel side facing up. Next, press down firmly on the metal battery cover and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops moving. Then, lift off the cover and remove the old battery. Insert a new CR2032 battery with the positive (+) side facing up, making sure it's seated correctly. Once you've done that, place the battery cover back onto your AirTag and press down gently while rotating it clockwise until it clicks into place.
As long as you follow these simple steps, there are no pairing or setup requirements necessary – your AirTag will automatically reconnect to your Apple ID once the new battery is installed.
When Do You Need to Replace Your AirTag Battery?
The answer is: when your iPhone tells you that it's running low. But don't wait too long! If you're unsure whether your AirTag battery needs replacing, just open up the Find My app and check on its status. Tap "Items" and select your AirTag – if a message appears saying "Low Battery," it's time to swap out that old cell.
It's worth noting that AirTags don't have any built-in screen or battery indicator, so Apple relies on notifications from your iPhone (or the Find My app) to let you know when something needs attention. The only signal they provide before a replacement becomes necessary is a low-battery warning – nothing more.
What If Your AirTag Doesn't Make a Sound?
Don't panic! If you insert a new battery and still don't hear that familiar chime, it's probably just because the old battery was misaligned or there's something wrong with the new one. Try securing the back cover onto your AirTag properly to see if the sound returns.
How Often Should You Replace Your AirTag Battery?
According to Apple, most AirTag batteries last a full year under normal use conditions – but that can vary depending on how often you're using its Precision Finding feature or listening to music through it. The good news is that your iPhone will notify you before the battery runs out completely, so there's no need to worry about running out of juice in a hurry.
One final note: when it comes to used coin batteries, don't throw them away in household trash – they can pose an environmental hazard if not disposed of properly. Instead, check with local recycling centers or retailers to see where you can drop off your old AirTag battery for proper disposal.
- 34% of users are tracking their kicks! 
And it's not just about convenience, but also to prevent loss or theft (45% of users). 
Both devices can last around 18 months on average. The iPhone battery life is another story though - it's like comparing apples and oranges (or rather, iPhones and AirTags 
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we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that we forget to take care of ourselves, you know? anyway, replacing the battery is easy peasy, but taking care of our mental health can be kinda tricky. maybe it's time for us to make self-care a priority, just like we do with our airtags 
i mean like, it's only been a year and the battery is already half gone? that means i gotta keep replacing them every 6 months or so 
️ i guess it's better than having to lose track of my stuff forever 
watch till the end, it's wild! 
Or are we genuinely just keeping track of our belongings and ourselves, searching for a sense of security in an uncertain world? 
I feel bad for people who have been using their AirTags nonstop and didn't even realize the battery was almost dead 
it's like we got too used to our tracking devices just working without a hitch 
anyway, i think 1 year is a pretty decent lifespan for a battery, but idk if that can be improved with some sort of more efficient tech 
and it just started sending me notifications like crazy! so annoying 
but glad the replacement is easy peasy 
anyone else have to deal with this?! 
. Like, we know our AirTags are getting used a lot so we should probably just be aware of when they start running low 
Anyway, I guess it's good that replacing the batteries is super easy, lol, no need to get all fancy 
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i got a notification on my iphone like 2 weeks before the battery died and now my keys are tracked again 
but i think apple should make those little batteries replaceable with a pin or something